#7E8886 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy teal sits between blue-green and grey, offering a sophisticated alternative to standard neutrals. Because it is highly desaturated and mid-toned, #7e8886 works effectively as a base in wellness or tech interfaces. It offers enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds. Pair it with soft cream or warm white to prevent it from feeling muddy.
Questions about #7e8886
What is #7e8886 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8886 is rgb(126, 136, 134), in HSL hsl(168, 4%, 51%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 1%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #7e8886 in a design palette?
Pair #7e8886 with soft creams or warm whites to prevent the tone from appearing muddy while maintaining readability. For a more sophisticated contrast, try incorporating accents of charcoal for typography or a muted terra-cotta to add warmth.
Is #7e8886 readable on white or black?
#7e8886 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.